Arsenal have got the option to buy back Carlos Vela for the same amount, £4 million, that Real Sociedad paid for him last summer, but the Mexican striker seems distinctly unimpressed with the idea. He may not have a lot of choice in the matter, but I cannot see the point in bringing him back to the Emirates Stadium if he really does not want to come.

Vela spent time on loan with two other clubs in Spain before his loan spell at Sociedad convinced them to make the move permanent. The 24-year old has certainly flourished there, getting his best figures of 12 goals and eight assists last season. He has already repeated those figures this time, which makes him the club’s top scorer.

Vela has played in all but one of their league games and has fired them into the Champions League positions. He obviously feels comfortable there and wants to stay, as he explained to the Spanish news agency EFE.

Vela said, “Arsenal are a big team that gave me the opportunity to play in Europe. I will always remember that, but I didn’t have the opportunities that I felt I deserved.

“I am here and I would like to stay here.”

If Arsene Wenger is really serious about bringing the striker back to the Premier League, he will have to go and talk to him and persuade Vela that it would be good for him. The presence of at least the Spaniards in the Arsenal side now could also have a bearing on this, but it needs to be done with the agreement of the player rather than forced through. Do you think he is worth the trouble or should Arsenal just forget it?

no does not matter now… he still needs improvement to join the Arsenal that we dream of! Players we want to right now is Jovetic for sure. A defensive/holding midfielder such as Gonalons, Matuidi, Wanyama, Camacho, Capoue! As well as a strong Centre Back, plenty of them out there really… And promotion! A good addition would be a winger aswell to free Podolski as a Striker but that is not a must. COYG!

Hey leo we are all sorry if we have ever left any pointless hate messages, we understand your boyfriend doesnt appreciate it, and would like to appologize on behalf of the whole arsenal community that may have any involvement, we all appreciated the information you supply to use although its usually not based on any fact, however WE HAVE GERVINHO

Why was he sold in first place if we wanted him back? I saw few games this season and he is doing great. But as he said he didn’t get what he deserved and it will happen again. He won’t get first team place if we buy Jovetic or some other striker. Vela can be an option but we need another clinical stiker. He is a good back up stiker but it seems he doesn’t want that.

diaby 37 injuries in 6 years enough said wouuld messi be givent he same importance if he was like diaby & hargreaves at manrure was out for 2 season he was dumped ever since then carrick has stepped up the very same player who was once called overrated ramsey isn’t good but he will get better stick to fifa13

U know y vela is not interested in returning to Arsenal? Coz he is afraid that he’l warm the bench again.He is cleary saying he is not the talent which Gunners need.So vela continue playing where you are.It is good for you as well as Arsenal.

@ijm
Arsenal need players that can regularly do what they get paid for ‘playing’ we cannot afford to carry injury prone players taking up wages and spaces for years in the hope they come good.Diaby in my opinion falls into this category.When Song was sold we were told dont worry Diabys back ! has not really worked out has it

Lol. I knew this was gonna happen. The same is gonna happen when gervinho leaves he is gonna get better. Arsenal need to look at themselves in the mirror….. Includeing the fans too (you guys make me sick)

Why would vela want to come back and why would we want him back? He is a good player but he did not perform well enough to hold down a starting place. He is not better than van persie and Adebayor so he had to warm the bench. If he comes over to arsenal now, nothing will change. He cannot lead our attack. He is small and the premier league is too physical for him. La liga is a better fit for him as demonstrated by his performance there. Also, some players do better in smaller clubs where the pressure is less. Vela is not expected to lead Sociedad to a trophy. But Carzola, giroud, podolski and co are expected to lead us to trophies down here. That is the big difference.